PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:PZZA • US6988131024
31.99 USD
+0.05 (+0.16%)
At close: Mar 3, 2026
31.75 USD
-0.24 (-0.75%)
After Hours: 3/3/2026, 8:00:01 PM
Taking everything into account, PZZA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. PZZA was compared to 125 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. While PZZA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. PZZA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally PZZA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- PZZA had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year PZZA had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years PZZA has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years PZZA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 3.53%, PZZA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of PZZA (11.84%) is better than 75.20% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PZZA is significantly above the industry average of 10.81%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (11.84%) for PZZA is well below the 3 year average (16.01%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that PZZA had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.53% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 11.84% |
ROA(3y)7.43%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.01%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.44%, PZZA is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PZZA has declined.
- The Operating Margin of PZZA (4.49%) is worse than 67.20% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PZZA has declined.
- PZZA has a Gross Margin of 28.89%. This is in the lower half of the industry: PZZA underperforms 78.40% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PZZA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.44% | ||
| GM | 28.89% |
OM growth 3Y-11.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.41%
PM growth 5Y-8.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), PZZA is creating value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, PZZA has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, PZZA has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, PZZA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.58 indicates that PZZA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.58, PZZA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA is 14.67, which is on the high side as it means it would take PZZA, 14.67 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of PZZA (14.67) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC6.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.82 indicates that PZZA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.82, PZZA is doing worse than 60.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- PZZA has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that PZZA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.70, PZZA is not doing good in the industry: 65.60% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- PZZA shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -38.89%.
- Measured over the past years, PZZA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.70% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -0.27% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.52% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%
3.2 Future
- PZZA is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 32.15% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PZZA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.03%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue Next Year-5.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.37 indicates a rather expensive valuation of PZZA.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than 60.80% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.83. PZZA is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.28, the valuation of PZZA can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.80% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.95, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.28 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 65.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PZZA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, PZZA is valued a bit cheaper than 70.40% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PZZA's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as PZZA's earnings are expected to grow with 12.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.87%, PZZA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of PZZA dropped by -22.28% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.10, PZZA pays a better dividend. On top of this PZZA pays more dividend than 96.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- PZZA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.87% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of PZZA grows each year by 6.96%, which is quite nice.
- PZZA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- PZZA has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 206.77% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PZZA. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- PZZA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP206.77%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
31.99
+0.05 (+0.16%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06/bmo
Inst Owners112.48%
Inst Owner Change-6.74%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap1.05B
Revenue(TTM)2.05B
Net Income(TTM)29.57M
Analysts73.33
Price Target48.47 (51.52%)
Short Float %11.83%
Short Ratio3.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.87% |
Yearly Dividend1.87
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.96%
DP206.77%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-09 2026-02-09 (0.46)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.37%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.66%
Max EPS beat(4)21.54%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.82%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.68%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)2.82%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.7%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.04%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.83%
PT rev (1m)-3.14%
PT rev (3m)-3.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.28 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.33 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.58 |
EPS(TTM)1.43
EY4.47%
EPS(NY)1.66
Fwd EY5.19%
FCF(TTM)1.57
FCFY4.91%
OCF(TTM)3.84
OCFY12%
SpS62.6
BVpS-13.56
TBVpS-15.61
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.53% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 16.89% | ||
| ROIC | 11.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.64% | ||
| OM | 4.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.44% | ||
| GM | 28.89% | ||
| FCFM | 2.51% |
ROA(3y)7.43%
ROA(5y)6.11%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)16.01%
ROIC(5y)17.08%
ROICexc(3y)17.17%
ROICexc(5y)18.61%
ROICexgc(3y)19.89%
ROICexgc(5y)21.63%
ROCE(3y)22.85%
ROCE(5y)24.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.82%
OM growth 3Y-11.72%
OM growth 5Y-1.98%
PM growth 3Y-23.41%
PM growth 5Y-8.96%
GM growth 3Y-1.18%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover2.45
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.67 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 68.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | 174.39% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.58 |
F-Score5
WACC6.92%
ROIC/WACC1.71
Cap/Depr(3y)101.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)119.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.58%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.56%
Profit Quality(3y)119.04%
Profit Quality(5y)653.3%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.89%
EPS 3Y-21.36%
EPS 5Y-2.7%
EPS Q2Q%-46.03%
EPS Next Y16.03%
EPS Next 2Y14.25%
EPS Next 3Y12.13%
EPS Next 5Y32.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.77%
Revenue growth 5Y2.52%
Sales Q2Q%-6.14%
Revenue Next Year-5.35%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.54%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.95%
Revenue Next 5Y6.36%
EBIT growth 1Y-37.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.4%
EBIT growth 5Y0.49%
EBIT Next Year96.92%
EBIT Next 3Y44.81%
EBIT Next 5Y26.35%
FCF growth 1Y51%
FCF growth 3Y9.37%
FCF growth 5Y-19.31%
OCF growth 1Y18.16%
OCF growth 3Y2.27%
OCF growth 5Y-7.54%
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC / PZZA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to PZZA.
What is the valuation status for PZZA stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of PZZA stock?
PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for PZZA stock?
The financial health rating of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for PZZA stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PAPA JOHN'S INTL INC (PZZA) is expected to grow by 16.03% in the next year.